10 gorgeous, tiny tattoos to inspire you if you've never gotten inked before

The thrill of sitting in a tattoo shop while a tattoo artist gets the supplies ready can easily turn into worry and anxiety. You might start asking yourself a million and one questions. Did you make the right design choice for your tat? Will it hurt? Does the tattoo artist think you’re crazy? Will your friends think you are crazy?

But most importantly: What if you regret the tattoo later? This is an especially important question for anyone taking the ink-filled plunge into their very first tattoo.

If you ~really~ want to get a tattoo but fear committing to a big piece, consider getting something a little smaller. We are big fans of minimal and subtle tattoos, which can make just as much of a statement as big ones. Check out some of these gorgeous small tattoos that are perfect for first-timers.